Asia Pacific
MSSP Alert’s regional coverage of managed security services providers, cybersecurity news and events in Asia Pacific including Australia, China, India, Japan, Korea and more.
Global Email Phishing Attacks Allegedly Tied to India Services Provider
India-based IT security services provider BellTroX Info Tech allegedly launched email phishing attacks against private equity firm KKR, short seller Muddy Waters & more.
NTT Communications Data Breach: Emerging Details
NTT Communications apparently suffered a data breach. Hackers used Microsoft Active Directory as a stepping stone in the remote attack, initial NTT analysis suggests.
Exabeam Eyes Asia-Pacific Expansion, Records 100% YoY Growth
Security information & event management (SIEM) platform provider Exabeam eyes growth in the Asia Pacific region & announces its first Japanese release.
Ransomware Attacks Toll Group for Second Time in 2020
Nefilim ransomware attacks Toll Group’s technology network. Global logistics company has over 1,200 locations. Earlier attack involved Mailto ransomware.
DHS, CISA Warn of North Korea Cyber Threat
North Korea is an escalating cyber threat to the international community, the U.S. Departments of State, Treasury and Homeland Security allege.
Deloitte Acquires Australian Information Security Firm Zimbani
Managed security services provider (MSSP) Deloitte buys Zimbani, a cybersecurity intelligence provider, & will add the company to its Australia cyber practice.
Chinese Security Firm Accuses CIA of 11-year Hacking Scheme
U.S. intelligence & CIA operatives conducted an 11-year cyber espionage campaign targeting Chinese critical infrastructure, a China-based ISP alleges.
Australian Government Issues Mailto Ransomware Warning
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) releases Mailto ransomware advisory with guidance that may assist managed security service providers (MSSPs) worldwide.
Deloitte Acquires Boutique Cyber Advisory Firm SecurePath
Deloitte acquires SecurePath, a Symantec & FireEye cybersecurity partner that specializes in security advisory & product enablement services.
Kroll Acquires RP Digital Security; Gains Forensics and eDiscovery Services
Risk management service provider Kroll acquires RP Digital Security for computer forensics & eDiscovery to investigate malware, breaches, hacker & ransomware attacks.